Child Welfare Services Case Manager - 007012
Child Welfare Services Case Manager - 007012
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USD 47083 - 47083
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Description
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgias most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote selfsufficiency independence and protect Georgias vulnerable children and adults.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule unique training opportunities employee retirement plan 401(k) plan and 457 plan 13 paid holidays vacation & sick leave medical dental vision long/shortterm care life insurance and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position ofSocial Services Specialist 1. This position is located at the DFCS office in the city of Douglasville DouglasCounty Georgia.
Job Description
Pay Grade: I
Job Responsibilities
Under supervision learns to provide investigative and comprehensive case management for a caseload involving child abuse or neglect.- Accesses and records client and community resource information
- Assists in collecting evidence interviewing witnesses and preparing necessary reports according to rules and regulations state and federal laws
- Assists in identifying placement resources for children within the foster care system
- Compiles records and prepares reports; performs followup to determine the status of clients case
- Conducts homevisit evaluations for information gathering to be used in assessments
- Coordinates and monitors children in outofhome placements and inhome interventions
- Learns to perform initial investigations of protective services referrals in determining the appropriateness of protective services intervention
- Learns to work in collaboration with legal system to ensure safety and achieve desired outcomes
- Maintains required documentation and completes reports
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
- Note:
- Applicants must pass the standard agency testing protocol for the position in which they are hired in order to maintain the position.
- Although agency employees are authorized to telework temporarily employees are subject to be called into the office as needed.
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) email the request by the closing date of this announcement to:
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to preemployment drug screening education verification reference motor vehicle records and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree diploma licensure etc.
As an employee of DHS in the event of an identified emergency you may be required as a term and condition of employment to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
